President Trump issued executive orders Thursday night banning the Chinese applications TikTok and WeChat, saying they pose a threat to U.S. national security. Mr. Trump’s…
White House eyes executive action on COVID relief as talks stall
White House and Democratic negotiators emerged from their tenth covid-relief negotiation late Thursday still “very far apart” on major issues they need for a deal.…
Portland mayor unleashes police on violent demonstrations
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, who for weeks had blamed President Trump for fueling riots in his Oregon city, on Thursday acknowledged that the violence has…
Court says Pelosi’s proxy-voting plan can continue
A federal judge on Thursday tossed Republicans’ challenge to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s vote-by-proxy system during coronavirus, ruling that Congress is free to make its…
Judge orders COVID-19 tests at California detention center
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A federal judge Thursday ordered coronavirus testing of everyone held at a California immigration detention center, saying authorities had shown “deliberate…
Voters help strengthen Obamacare’s hold in U.S.
President Trump wants the Supreme Court to clear the decks for his long-promised Obamacare replacement, but his predecessor’s law is solidifying its place in the…
RNC, Donald Trump campaign raise record $156 million in July, have $300 million cash on hand
The Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee raised a combined record of $165 million in July, surpassing $1 billion for the election cycle, they…
Joe Biden gives Republicans ammo on acuity question
Joseph R. Biden’s push to make the presidential election “a battle for the soul of the nation” has been muddied by questions about his mental…
Inside the Beltway: Trump saves the Great Outdoors
It is good news for the fruited plain, not to mention the purple mountain majesties. President Trump signed the Great American Outdoors Act this week,…
Cybersecurity professionals: Upcoming elections vulnerable to hackers
Cybersecurity professionals are warning that hackers can upend the November elections. The organizers of the Black Hat USA 2020 cybersecurity conference found that 31% of…